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FocusAF

FocusAF

By: Advocacy Focus
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Our podcast aims to provide listeners with information on current topics, in an informal conversational format. Each episode will be dedicated to raising awareness and understanding of mental health and the impact it has in our communities, as well as exploring different areas of advocacy from lived-experience and professional lenses. Hosted by Carolina de Almeida.

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Episodes
  • Why Volunteering Matters with Tracey Noon

    Why Volunteering Matters with Tracey Noon
    Aug 4 2025

    Tracey Noon is the Operations Manager at Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale Council for Voluntary Service (BPRCVS). Her job is to help local groups and people make their communities better places to live.

    In this episode, Tracey talks about her own journey and how her experiences help her support others. We talk about why volunteering is so important, and how using your own story can make a big difference in someone else’s life.

    Learn more about BPRCVS: https://bprcvs.co.uk/

    Visit our website: www.advocacyfocus.org.uk

    Connect with us:
    Facebook: AdvocacyFocus
    LinkedIn: advocacy-focus
    Instagram: @advocacyfocus
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    36 mins
  • Talking About Death and Dying with Jenny England

    Talking About Death and Dying with Jenny England
    Jul 2 2025

    What song do you want to be played at your funeral? Where would you want to spend the end of your life? Having honest conversations about death can bring comfort, connection, and control. It’s a part of life, so let’s talk about it.

    Jenny England is the Compassionate Communities Project Lead at St Catherine’s Hospice in Preston. It’s her mission to help us all feel more comfortable talking about death, dying, and grief – so we can support each other when it matters most.

    In this powerful episode, Jenny talks about why the Dying Matters campaign helps with starting honest conversations about the end of life, planning, bereavement, and how communities can come together. She shares stories, practical ideas, and explains why talking about dying isn’t just important – it can be life-changing.

    To learn more about the Compassionate Communities project at St Catherine’s Hospice, visit their website: https://www.stcatherines.co.uk/our-care/compassionate-communities/

    Visit our website: www.advocacyfocus.org.uk

    Connect with us:
    Facebook: AdvocacyFocus
    LinkedIn: advocacy-focus
    Instagram: @advocacyfocus
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    34 mins
  • Ask An Advocate: Children’s Mental Health Advocacy with Chloe Henshaw

    Ask An Advocate: Children’s Mental Health Advocacy with Chloe Henshaw
    Jun 18 2025

    Chloe is one of our Advocacy Managers at Advocacy Focus. She has worked with us for 10 years and now supports children and young people with their mental health under our St Helens contract.

    In this episode, Chloe talks to us about what children’s mental health advocacy means, how it helps, and why it’s important. We recorded this as part of Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week, to help more people understand how to support young people with their mental health and wellbeing.


    Learn more about children and young people's advocacy on our website: https://advocacyfocus.org.uk/services/children-and-young-peoples-advocacy/

    Visit our website: www.advocacyfocus.org.uk

    Connect with us:
    Facebook: AdvocacyFocus
    LinkedIn: advocacy-focus
    Instagram: @advocacyfocus
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    29 mins
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